which is less likely to burn greens turf during the summer months asumming both are used at label rates?

Question

granular fertilizer or soluble fertilizer

Answer 1

In very general terms, granual fertilizers will have a greater chance of casuing burn at label rate compared to liquids. But is not always the care. Fertilizers cause burn because many are salts, and salts draw water out of plants resulting in burn.

Most liquid fertilizers are salts, but the recommended rates are supply relatively low rates of nitrogen. They are short lived, give quick results and are more expensive than granualr fertilizers..

Using a slow release fertilizer (IBDU, Woodace, Blue Chip, ect) or an organic based granular is much less likly to cause burn compared to a fast release granular. These last longer than liquid and are typically a better value.

Most inexpensive granular fertilizers are fast release, and caution must be used during high temps.

For a golf green in the summer, many greenskeepers prefer using a grandular orgainic product called milorganite. It is slowly released by microbial action. It is very safe and lasts a long time. It also contains iron which give your grass good color. I have have double the rates on milorganite and have not had any burn issues.

Answer 2

If used at label rates neithe should "burn" your grass. Although I find granular type fertilizers can be applied more evenly.(what I mean is:)Did you squirt or pour more of the soluble on area A as compared to area B? See what I mean? A granular applied correctly with a spreader eliminates this dilemma. Just remember most grasses will go dormant(go to sleep) in hte summer heat.

Hope this helps,
streetlighter1

Answer 3

Most synthetic fertilizers run the risk of burning your turfgrass. If you try an organic fertilizer, you can apply it at any time with no risks. If you want to go with synthetics, follow the label directions exactly, and apply it at the time of day it specifies. If the label doesn't specify, do it in the early, early morning, then water. Your grass is more open to accepting fertilizer in the early morning hours. Good luck!

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